Swarthmore College, founded in 1864, is a private, liberal arts college. It has an exceptionally accessible faculty. Students may work with them on research and independent projects. Swarthmore''s engineering program is highly rated, particularly for a top liberal arts college. The campus is extraordinarily beautiful and safe. Students are serious and enthusiastic about their studies but are not competitive. They serve on major committees of the college, alongside senior administrators, faculty and staff. Its 357-acre campus is located in Swarthmore, 10 miles from downtown Philadelphia.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
1,623
Undergraduates
776
Men - 47.8%
848
Women - 52.2%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
7% of 13,065 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 4
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
750-790 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
740-770 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
33-35 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$93,172
Tuition and Fees
$69,226
Room and Board
$21,466
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$72,334
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$33,077
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
207
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
33%
10-19
38%
20-29
16%
30-39
8%
40-49
2%
50-99
2%
Over 100
1%
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Swarthmore Population
6,372
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia, PA
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
94% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.6%
Asian
19.2%
Black/African-American
11%
Hispanic/Latino
17.9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
13.1%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
34.9%
Unknown
3.2%
International Students
13.3% from 90 countries
First-Year Students Returning
94.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
75.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
51.2%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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